Six human skulls found in abandoned mine in Germiston
Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains at a suspected illegal mining site in Driehoek.
Police have launched an investigation after six human skulls were discovered in an abandoned mine in Driehoek, Germiston.
According to Ekurhuleni district SAPS communications officer Neldah Sekgobela, officers were alerted to the scene by community members and security personnel.
“Police responded to information about human remains in one of the old mines along Junction Road. Upon arrival, a security officer informed officers that he had seen what appeared to be a human scalp in the area,” said Sekgobela.
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She added that police were then directed to a site where illegal mining activity was suspected to have occurred.
“Further inspection of the area led to the discovery of six human skulls. Additional remains were also found, including a radius bone, several female bones, twelve tibial bones and two hip bones,” she said.
All of the remains are believed to belong to unknown individuals.
“The cause of death is currently unknown. An inquest docket has been opened by Germiston police, and all relevant role players have been notified,” Sekgobela confirmed.
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The remains have since been transported to a government mortuary for forensic analysis.
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities are appealing to anyone with information related to the discovery or the circumstances surrounding the deaths to come forward.
